Tag: Stahl Construction

Lake Street Construction Update: Landscaping, Splash Pad, Street Reopening

August 23rd, 2020
Stahl Construction estimates that Wayzata’s Lake Street will be completely open by Sept. 11.

Looking west from the Lake Street Plaza Park, Courtesy City of Wayzata

This week along Lake Street you’ll see Stahl crews working on the following:
- Installing the precast seat walls
- Landscaping and tree planting
- Restroom building interior
- Metal panel layout and install for restroom building
- Install sod and rock near restroom building
- Pouring the concrete for the splash pad
- Completing shade structure install
Beyond this week, Stahl projects the following items to be completed by the following dates:
- Pave bike trail 8/31/2020
- Pave base course from Barry to Manitoba 9/7/2020
- Pave wear course from Broadway to Barry 9/8/2020
- Stripe Lake street and bike trail 9/9/2020-9/10/2020
- Open lake street completely 9/11/2020
- Plaza area open to the public 9/11/2020
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August 17, 2020

Lake Street Plaza Park Open To Public

The Lake Street Plaza Park, a part of the Lake Street construction project, has been opened to the public.

It is located adjacent to CōV Restaurant.

According to the city of Wayzata, work continues on landscaping and plant installation, sidewalk and concrete pavement construction, irrigation and lighting systems.

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August 8, 2020

Lake Street Plaza Bathroom Becomes Town Talker

At the beginning of July, a bathroom facility began to take shape on what was previously the CōV Restaurant parking lot along Lake Street in downtown Wayzata.

It is a portion of a $9 million construction project.

A month later, it has become the town talker.

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August 2, 2020

Portion Of Lake Street Closed Monday – Wednesday 6a – 5p

According to Stahl Construction, the 600 block of Lake Street in Wayzata will be closed from 6 a.m to 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday.

The closure will allow the completion of planter bed landscaping.

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August 1, 2020

Panoway Plaza Work Behind Schedule

As Phase 1 of the Panoway Project moves forward, portions of the work have fallen behind schedule.

The work on the plaza outside of CōV restaurant is one section of that construction.

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June 21, 2020

$10M For Wayzata Lake Effect Doesn’t Make Special Session Cut

As new asphalt paved the way along Lake Street as part of the Panoway (Lake Effect) Project Phase 1, a $10 million request for Phase 2 stalled at the state Capitol.

A week-long special session ended Saturday morning with many items still on the table.

One of these includes a bonding bill.

But even if legislators passed a bonding bill, both the House version, HF107, and the Senate version, SF4, did not include the $10 million the city of Wayzata had asked for.

This is the second time Wayzata’s request did not make the cut.

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March 26, 2020

Wayzata City Council Moving Forward With Panoway Lake Street Project, Construction Begins Monday

The Wayzata City Council decided to continue moving forward with the Panoway Lake Street construction project at a special emergency workshop meeting on Thursday, March 26.

Construction will begin Monday, March 30.

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Lake Street Plaza Park Open To Public

August 17th, 2020

The Lake Street Plaza Park, a part of the Lake Street construction project, has been opened to the public.

Wayzata.com – August 16, 2020

It is located adjacent to CōV Restaurant.

Wayzata.com – August 16, 2020

According to the city of Wayzata, work continues on landscaping and plant installation, sidewalk and concrete pavement construction, irrigation and lighting systems.

Eastbound Lake Street will remain closed to allow the contractors access to the new Plaza Park area.

Meanwhile, Lake Street, between Ferndale Road and Barry Avenue is open to motorists in both directions and to pedestrians on the south side of Lake Street.

According to Stahl Construction, this week crews will continue to work on the interior of the plaza bathroom, and begin installing precast seat walls.

Stahl projects that it will begin to pour the concrete for a splash pad that will be located across from Ben & Jerry’s next week.

Read previous Lake Street construction stories here.
Paving Of Wayzata’s Lake Street Begins

June 14th, 2020
Construction crews began paving the 600 block of Wayzata’s Lake Street Monday.

Crews have been busy recently pouring concrete sidewalks and curbs in that area.

According to the city and Stahl Construction, the following are some of the construction highlights for this week (June 15 – June 19):
- Pave Lake Street from Broadway to Walker
- Open one-way westbound traffic from Broadway to Walker
- Begin installing the planting beds and top soils between Barry and Ferndale.
- Install lighting and bases at Broadway and at the Cov plaza.
- Pave the plaza at Cov.
- Install sidewalks and planting curbs at the plaza.
The construction is a part of the Panoway on Wayzata Bay (Lake Effect) Project Phase 1.
A Plaza Park will replace a surface parking lot at Lake Street and Broadway Avenue.

The city allocated roughly $9 million toward the first phase of the project.

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It recently used $25,000 of a contingency fund to speed up the project and pay overtime for construction workers.

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Panoway on Wayzata Bay (Lake Effect) Background

In February of 2011, the city council appointed a Lakefront Task Force to research and provide a recommendation for the future of the City’s lakefront.

The city council adopted the Report of the Wayzata Lakefront Taskforce in January of 2012.

In March of 2014, the city council adopted the Wayzata Lakefront Final Framework Report.

Wayzata selected Civitas as the design team for the Lake Effect Signature Park schematic design in September of 2015.

On December 15, 2016, the city council approved an agreement with the Lake Effect Conservancy as a part of Resolution 29-2016 which defined the scope of the Lake Effect Project and its next steps.

That agreement states that the Conservancy will actively raise Private and Philanthropic Funding.

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Portion Of Lake Street To Open ‘Over Next Few Weeks’

May 23rd, 2020

If you venture downtown Wayzata, you can’t help but notice the construction underway on Lake Street.

This is a part of the Panoway on Wayzata Bay (Lake Effect) Project Phase 1.

Right now, part of it looks like a sandbox (as you can see on the WayzataLive.com web cam), but soon it will transform into something different.

A Plaza Park will replace a surface parking lot at Lake Street and Broadway Avenue.

The Panoway Project is currently in Phase 4B.

Courtesy City of Wayzata

The big question now – when will the project be complete and when will Lake Street open again?

“Full completion is later this summer,” said Wayzata City Manager Jeff Dahl. “We are hopeful, however, to open up the 600 block sidewalk and street to pedestrian and vehicular traffic over the next few weeks.”

The city allocated roughly $9 million toward the first phase of the project.

It recently used $25,000 of a contingency fund to speed up the project and pay overtime for construction workers.

“This will be primarily used to work longer days during the work week as well as on Saturdays,” said Dahl. “We hope that we will gain a week’s worth of work so we can get out of the way even quicker, so our business can get back up and running.”

“We are grateful for the patience and support of the local community and the City as we continue to build momentum on the Panoway Project,” said Jessie Houlihan, President of Stahl Construction.

On Monday, retail businesses in Wayzata were allowed to open with restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

On Wednesday, Gov. Tim Walz released plans to reopen restaurants.

He stated that restaurants can open for outdoor sit-down dining beginning on June 1.

There must be six feet between customers. Staff must wear masks. Max capacity is 50 people. Restaurant reservations are required.

“As people venture out and doors open, we hope everyone safely ventures out to support their local businesses,” said Houlihan. “When you do so, please stay mindful of pedestrian and directional signage indicating the available routes.”

Panoway on Wayzata Bay (Lake Effect) Background

In February of 2011, the city council appointed a Lakefront Task Force to research and provide a recommendation for the future of the City’s lakefront.

The city council adopted the Report of the Wayzata Lakefront Taskforce in January of 2012.

In March of 2014, the city council adopted the Wayzata Lakefront Final Framework Report.

Wayzata selected Civitas as the design team for the Lake Effect Signature Park schematic design in September of 2015.

On December 15, 2016, the city council approved an agreement with the Lake Effect Conservancy as a part of Resolution 29-2016 which defined the scope of the Lake Effect Project and its next steps.

That agreement states that the Conservancy will actively raise Private and Philanthropic Funding.

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Lake Street Construction Drone Video 4/18/2020

April 20th, 2020
Here’s a bird’s eye view of Wayzata’s Lake Street on April 18, 2020.

Wayzata.com will track the construction changes along Lake Street throughout 2020.

Lake Street Drone Videos Series:
- April 11, 2020
Construction Work Begins On Wayzata’s Lake Street

March 30th, 2020

Construction work on Lake Street as a part of Panoway Phase I is underway.

The initial phase includes Lake Street, Lake Street Plaza, and the Dakota Rail Regional Trail.

The Wayzata City Council decided to continue moving forward with the Panoway Lake Street construction project at a special emergency workshop meeting on Thursday, March 26.

At last week’s meeting, the council received an update on the Panoway on Wayzata Bay Phase I reconstruction project from city staff and Stahl Construction President Jessie Houlihan.

Members of the City Council participated by conference call. Due to the COVID-19 emergency and the closure of city facilities, City Hall was closed to public and media access.

The city council weighed a number of options with the project considering the current health and economic concerns:

1. Start construction now assuming public health concerns can be addressed.

2. Delay project until fall or spring of 2021. .

3. Indefinitely cancel project.

City staff addressed the feedback of Lake Street businesses.

“All but one (Lake Street business) supported moving forward (now),” said Wayzata Community Development Director Emily Goellner. “They were very concerned about a Fall project or a summer 2021 project.”

Goellner added that the businesses were interested in a waiver of city fees during construction.

Houlihan said that overall, at other Stahl construction sites, crews have increased hand washing, social distancing, and increased the cleaning of construction trailers.

Mayor Ken Willcox expressed concerns about moving forward with a $9 million dollar project during very uncertain economic times with citizens facing job layoffs, etc.

The Panoway Project is a part of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) as its own fund (officially named the Lakefront Improvement Fund).

Overall construction cost is projected at $9,049,790.

At the Nov. 19 city council meeting (Nov. 19), a professional services agreement with Stahl Construction for construction management services for Lake Effect’s first phase was approved.

The agreement includes $25,200 pre-construction services, approximately $100,000 for construction management, $50,000/month for construction services and $4,260/month for reimbursable expenses.

The expectation is that the Stahl expenses will decrease the overall project costs.

Lake Effect’s first phase essentially consists of Lake Street, Lake Street Plaza and the Dakota Rail Regional Trail Extension.

Stahl was brought in after bids for the first phase came in double the estimated costs earlier this year. The city council rejected those bids in July.

Stahl has been gathering feedback from Lake Street businesses and other stakeholders that will be impacted by the construction which is expected to last from March until September.

Meanwhile, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz recommended a $10 million for a grant to the City of Wayzata for a boardwalk and for ecological restoration along the shoreline of Lake Minnetonka as a part of the Panoway Project’s Phase 2.

The money is a part of a $300 million proposed investment in water quality and infrastructure projects.

The Governor’s office announced the recommendation in a news release.

The new Minnesota legislative session is scheduled to go through mid-May.

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Construction Bids Focus Of Thursday Special Wayzata City Council Meeting

February 27th, 2020

The Wayzata City Council will hold a special city council meeting on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m.

The special city council meeting was primarily scheduled to review and potentially approve bids for Phase 1 of the Panoway (Lake Effect) project.

The city received a total of 18 bids for eight separate projects.

City staff is recommending the following awarding of contracts:

Kelleher Construction (Cast-in-Place Concrete) – $282,473.
Hollenback & Nelson, Inc. (Architectural Precast and Masonry) – $383,500.
Metro Manufacturing (Metal) – $236,917.
New Look Contracting Inc. (Earthwork and Utilities) – $2,839,000.
Curb Masters (Site Concrete) – $2,165,875.70.
Greenspace Companies Inc. (Landscaping and Irrigation) – $529,600.

City staff is recommending a rebid on both Electrical (target cost $1,287,250) and Asphalt Paving (target cost – $392,568).

The updated construction cost assuming electrical and asphalt stay within budget is $9,190,061 which is $140,271 (1.5%) over the budget of $9,049,790.

The city is planning a property/business owner open house March 2 and a groundbreaking ceremony April 18.

Stahl Construction was retained by the city to manage the bidding process.

At a Feb. 18 Wayzata City Council workshop, city officials reported an update on the first phase of the Panoway Project funding.

Courtesy Panoway Project/City of Wayzata

There is $200 thousand budgeted for mitigation efforts – to help local businesses during the Lake Street construction.

$100 thousand of that will be designated to a potential valet parking system to help get customers to and from restaurants, shops and other businesses.

The valet system would be available for a three-month period.

The hub of the valet system would be centered at the intersection of Lake Street and Broadway Avenue.

“That needs to be presented, assuming that we are generally supportive of that dollar amount, to the businesses to get their feedback,” said City Manager Jeff Dahl at the Feb. 18 workshop.

Increased communication, inventory, and additional risk insurance would make up the other $100 thousand for mitigation.

The initial phase includes Lake Street, Lake Street Plaza, and the Dakota Rail Regional Trail.

The Panoway Project is a part of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) as its own fund (officially named the Lakefront Improvement Fund).

Courtesy Panoway Project/City of Wayzata

Overall construction cost is projected at $9,049,790.

A re-bid for the construction work that is a part of Phase 1 of the Panoway Project went out January 30.

The bids were due Thursday, Feb. 20.

At the Nov. 19 city council meeting (Nov. 19), a professional services agreement with Stahl Construction for construction management services for Lake Effect’s first phase was approved.

The agreement includes $25,200 pre-construction services, approximately $100,000 for construction management, $50,000/month for construction services and $4,260/month for reimbursable expenses.

The expectation is that the Stahl expenses will decrease the overall project costs.

Lake Effect’s first phase essentially consists of Lake Street, Lake Street Plaza and the Dakota Rail Regional Trail Extension.

Stahl was brought in after bids for the first phase came in double the estimated costs earlier this year. The city council rejected those bids in July.

Stahl has been gathering feedback from Lake Street businesses and other stakeholders that will be impacted by the construction which is expected to last from March until September.

Meanwhile, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is recommending $10 million for a grant to the City of Wayzata for a boardwalk and for ecological restoration along the shoreline of Lake Minnetonka as a part of the Panoway Project’s Phase 2.

The money is a part of a $300 million proposed investment in water quality and infrastructure projects.

The Governor’s office announced the recommendation in a news release.

The new Minnesota legislative session is scheduled to go through mid-May. The bonding bill will be one of the big talking points.

Wayzata is like many communities asking for the state’s help with locally-based projects.

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$100k Proposed For Valet To Help Businesses During Wayzata Lake Street Construction

February 19th, 2020